Linda M. (Dyerson) McLaughlin, 71, Independence, MO. passed away Jan. 13, 2006. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Linda was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. and graduated from Argentine High School in the Class of 1951. She worked as an administrative assistant for over twenty years at Kroh Brothers. She was a longtime resident of the Raytown and Independence areas. Linda is survived by her husband Jerry McLaughlin, of the home; daughter Lisa Martinez and husband Tom; sons Michael McLaughlin; Kent McLaughlin and wife Toni; and five grandchildren: Evan, Shawn, Kyle, Grant and Grace